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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Be part of a more inclusive bioscience community through our inaugural EDI Online Symposium. Join us on 14 October to hear from experts in science communication, recruitment, and education and discuss practical approaches in our interactive workshops. Discover the full programme: 🧪 bit.ly/3S59YEg

Biochemical Society Online Event: EDI Online Symposium 2026 - Practical approaches to inclusive bioscience, collaboration and change. 14 October 2026. Register online. Abstract deadline 14 September 2026. Includes Biochemical Society and event logos.

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Two brilliant events this week but the amazing meetings continue! The abstract deadline for The Matrix: Adipose Remodelled on 7-8 December is on WEDNESDAY! Share the latest research in #adipose tissue biology, bioengineering & extracellular matrix research/biomaterial scaffolds 🧪 bit.ly/Matrix-2026

Biochemical Society Scientific Meeting. The Matrix: Adipose Remodelled, Nottingham, UK. 7-8 December 2026. Abstract submissions now open. Earlybird deadline 7 October 2026. Includes image of delegates at a networking reception and logos for the event and Biochemical Society

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Final day of Key Aspects of Modern Drug Discovery 2026. Thank you to our speakers, coordinators and delegates for the expert insights, engaging discussions and valuable connections. A fantastic few days of learning and collaboration! 🧪 #BiochemEvent

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Congratulations to Asier Unciti-Broceta on receiving the 2027 Industry and Academic Collaboration Award at yesterday's Drug Discovery event! Discussing his lab's journey from discovering NXP900, Asier showcased how innovative partnerships can drive discoveries from the lab to the clinic. 🧪

Rick Davies, Programme Coordinator, Sygnature Discovery and Professor Asier Unciti-Broceta, University of Edinburgh.

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Membrane Contact Sites in Cellular Homeostasis 2026 has officially wrapped. Thank you to our programme coordinators and delegates for the insightful discussions, new connections and outstanding science throughout the meeting.

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Day Two of Membrane Contact Sites in Cellular Homeostasis explored the diverse roles of membrane contact sites, from plasma membrane and peroxisome interactions to ER and endolysosomal pathways. A great day of research, discussion and networking across the field.

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Driving the future of medicine, right now. Key Aspects of Modern Drug Discovery 2026 is bringing together industry and academic experts to explore target identification, lead optimisation, toxicology and the full pre-clinical pathway through talks, case studies and discussion #BiochemEvent

Attendees at Key Aspects of Drug Discovery sat at tables, listening to a speaker, with large screens at the front of the room showing slides.

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Day One of Membrane Contact Sites in Cellular Homeostasis brought together researchers exploring the formation, dynamics and functions of membrane contact sites, with talks spanning organelle interactions, lipid droplets, imaging and new tools. An exciting start to the meeting!

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Synthetic Biology UK 2026, 2-3 Nov, Southampton UK. Sessions will cover protein and enzyme design, genome-scale rewriting, next-generation nucleic acid technologies and the engineering of genetic circuits and cellular control systems. Still time to register! #synbio 🧪 bit.ly/Synthetic_Biology_2026

Biochemical Society Scientific Meeting: Synthetic Biology UK. Hampshire, UK, 2-3 November 2026. Includes image of delegates during a poster session at a previous Synthetic Biology meeting, and Biochemical Society and event logos

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Hear the latest research in adipose tissue biology, bioengineering and extracellular matrix research/biomaterial scaffolds from world-class speakers at The Matrix: Adipose Remodelled in Nottingham, 7-8 Dec. Abstract submission and early booking deadline (save £50!) is 7 Oct 🧪 bit.ly/Matrix-2026

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Link to register for this free 1 hour webinar on Advances in Bionanotechnology - bit.ly/4ypXsi6 🧪

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Last chance to save £50 - early booking and abstract submission deadline is midnight TONIGHT! bit.ly/4hIYoJx 🧪

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Register now for our free 1 hour Biochemistry Focus webinar on 30 September, hosted with Unano. Join the conversation to explore the latest bionanotechnology approaches, and the impact on both fundamental research and therapeutic applications 🧪

Biochemistry Focus webinar series. Advances in Bionanotechnology: Engineering Platforms for Molecular Recruitment and Delivery. Wednesday 30 September, 15:00-16:00 BST. Includes logos for Biochemical Society and Portland Press and webinar series graphic

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Our drug discovery workshop, focusing on small molecule target identification and validation, hit-to-lead and lead optimisation, as well as preclinical drug development and toxicology, is next week but there's still time to register! 🧪 bit.ly/4a8Tyki

Biochemical Society in-person training: Key Aspects of Modern Drug Discovery 2026, Cambridge, UK. 30 September - 1 October 2026. Includes photo of delegates networking and Biochemical Society and event logos.

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Training on the latest bioinformatic tools for construct design & protein characterisation, practical tips to improve expression, purification, stability & methods for assessing protein quality using biophysical techniques. Early-booking & abstract deadline on THURSDAY, save £50! bit.ly/4hIYoJx 🧪

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Membrane Contact Sites in Cellular Homeostasis is next week on 28–30 Sept, in Chepstow Wales. It'll cover the breadth of organelle networks, including interactions between the ER, mitochondria, lipid droplets, peroxisomes, lysosomes and plasma membrane - still time to register! 🧪 bit.ly/4hhyaxq

Biochemical Society Scientific Meeting: Membrane Contact Sites in Cellular Homeostasis, Chepstow UK, 28-30 September 2026. Includes image of delegates networking, as well as Biochemical Society and event logos.

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Last chance to submit your abstract for Transcription and Chromatin UK, as the abstract submission and early booking deadline is TODAY! Don't miss the opportunity to share your work with outstanding speakers and attendees 🧪 bit.ly/4eWyTmc

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Last day to register for our beginner's online, self-led training on R for Biochemists. The next course will be in 2027, if you miss out on this one 🧪 bit.ly/4g7R2OB

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Hear from our 2026 Industry and Academic Collaboration Award winner, Alessio Ciulli @alessiociulli.bsky.social, at Transcription and Chromatin UK in the beautiful medieval city of York, UK, 18-20 November. Early booking deadline is TOMORROW! 🧪 bit.ly/4eWyTmc

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Last chance to submit your abstract for Redox – The Good, The Bad and The Unexpected. The abstract submission and early booking deadline is TODAY! Don't miss the opportunity to join these outstanding speakers and share your work.

Scientific Programme Coordinators:
- Helena Cochemé, MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences, UK
- Phil Eaton, William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, UK
- Andy Finch, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, UK
- James Nathan, University of Cambridge, UK

Invited Speakers:
- Rebecca Charles, Queen Mary University of London, UK
- Ester Hammond, University of Oxford, UK
- Guy Hanke, Queen Mary University of London, UK
- Paraskevi Kritsiligkou, University of Liverpool, UK
- Hiran Prag, University of Manchester, UK
- Hayley Sharpe, The Babraham Institute, UK
- Daniel Tennant, University of Birmingham, UK
- David Thomas, University of Cambridge, UK

Biochemical Society Award Lectures:
- Daniel Carneiro-Moreira, University of Brasilia, Brazil - The 2025 Biochemical Society Inspiration and Resilience Award
- Eduardo Fuentes Lemus, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Chile – The 2026 Biochemical Society ECR Award
- Bill Rutherford, Imperial College London, UK – The 2026 Keilin Memorial Lecture Award

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Don't forget to submit your abstract or register at the discounted early booking price - both deadlines end Friday!

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Join a celebration of the latest research in #redox biology. This meeting has a particular focus on ECRs, with lots of spaces for oral communications, alongside exciting invited speakers - including three Biochemical Society Prize Medal winners! Abstract deadline Wed 16 Sept 🧪 bit.ly/Redox-26

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Three fascinating days of exploring the latest advances in cyclic nucleotide signalling - from nanodomain organisation and new technologies to drug discovery and therapeutic opportunities. Thank you to everyone who shared their science, ideas and expertise in Brighton!

Attendees at the Biochemical Society scientific meeting 'From cAMP/cGMP Nanodomains to Novel Therapies: Drug Pipelines in Cyclic Nucleotide Signalling 2026' gathered together for a group photo. Standing at one end of the lecture room, in front of a big screen with the name and dates of the conference, and a big chandelier visible at the top.

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

From nanodomains, AKAPs, PDEs and EPAC to advanced imaging, computational modelling and therapeutic discovery, the science is moving fast. Alongside talks and posters, new conversations and collaborations are taking shape across academia and industry.

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Transcription and Chromatin UK brings together the rich transcription and epigenetics community in the UK and leading experts from abroad. Most talks will be selected from abstracts and interspersed with invited speaker presentations, submit your abstract before 18 Sept! 🧪 bit.ly/4eWyTmc

Biochemical Society Scientific Meeting: Transcription and Chromatin UK 2026. York, UK, 18-20 November 2026. Earlybird deadline 18 September 2026, abstract submission open. Includes image of happy delegates at a networking reception and Biochemical Society and event logos.

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Join researchers from around the world exploring the latest advances in necroptosis, apoptosis, ferroptosis and pyroptosis - submit your work for inclusion in our Cell Death Online Symposium by 23 October: ow.ly/T1Si50ZynV4 🧪

Biochemical Society Online Event: Cell Death Online Symposium 2026. 23 November 2026. Register online, abstract deadline 23 October 2026. Includes Biochemical Society and event logos

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Join our latest Biochemistry Focus webinar on 30 September to discuss how advances in #bionanotechnology can transform the way we design, control, and deliver biomolecules for both fundamental research and therapeutic applications. Register for free at bit.ly/4ypXsi6 🧪

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Redox – The Good, The Bad and The Unexpected. Inc #redox regulation of protein function in health & disease, evolutionary insights into redox biology, hypoxia & redox cofactors, redox involvement in cell death & translating redox biochemistry into the clinic. Abstract deadline 16 Sep bit.ly/Redox-26

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Extended deadline ends tomorrow! Don't miss your opportunity to submit an abstract for the 11th Synthetic Biology UK meeting #synbio 🧪 bit.ly/Synthetic_Biology_2026

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Do you have ideas or experiences to share around equity, diversity and inclusion in bioscience? Submit your abstract for our #EDI Online Symposium 2026 by 14 September 🧪 bit.ly/3S59YEg

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Dr Benjamin Ryskeldi-Falcon receiving the Colworth Medal from Dario Alessi at the 93rd Harden Conference. Read more about the Colworth Medal and Benjamin's achievements here: bit.ly/4i8zgw5 🧪

Dr Benjamin Ryskeldi-Falcon receiving his 2026 Colworth Medal from Dario Alessi.

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Early booking and abstract deadline now EXTENDED to Wednesday 9 September! Join Synthetic Biology UK 2026 to build networks, discover new ideas and help shape the future of synthetic and engineering biology. ow.ly/kxja50ZJrLF

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

New to R? Our online, self-led training course, R for Biochemists 101, starts 7 September 2026. Learn data import, analysis and visualisation using real biochemical datasets. Register by 18 September and learn at your own pace 🧪 bit.ly/4g7R2OB

Biochemical Society online training: R for Biochemists 101. From 7 September 2026, register online. Includes Biochemical Society and RSB CPD Approved Training logos and an image of three people at a laptop.

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

From Nottingham and the Solent this week, we're heading to Brighton next week for 'From cAMP/cGMP Nanodomains to Novel Therapies: Drug Pipelines in Cyclic Nucleotide Signalling' to celebrate how far cyclic-nucleotide signalling has come and to chart what’s next for precision medicines bit.ly/4bamTuY

Biochemical Society Scientific Meeting: From cAMP/cGMP Nanodomains to Novel Therapies. Brighton, UK. 9-11 September 2026. Includes image of delegates in a lecture theatre, and Biochemical Society and event logos.

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The 93rd Harden Conference has concluded after several days of insightful talks, brilliant discussions and lots of networking. Thank you to all programme coordinators, speakers, presenters, sponsors and attendees for a very successful meeting! 🧪

All the happy, smiling delegates at the 93rd Harden Conference, grouped together in the hotel lobby at the foot of the wooden staircase.

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Our EDI Online Symposium 2026 will bring together perspectives from across the biosciences to explore practical approaches to inclusion, equity and accessibility. Got a project, approach or experience to share? Submit an abstract for consideration as an oral communication by 14 Sep 🧪 bit.ly/3S59YEg

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Don't miss out! 6 hours to go to submit your abstract for Synthetic Biology UK 2026 #synbio 🧪 bit.ly/Synthetic_Biology_2026

Biochemical Society Scientific Meeting: Synthetic Biology UK. Hampshire, UK, 2-3 November 2026. Abstract submissions now open. Earlybird deadline 2 September 2026. Includes image of delegates during a poster session at a previous Synthetic Biology meeting, and Biochemical Society and event logos

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Lots of good discussion and friendly catch-ups last night at the 93rd Harden Conference on Endosomal-Lysosomal Network Dysfunction in Neurodegeneration 🧪 #BiochemEvent

Lots of delegates sat down on round tables, having dinner at the 93rd Harden Conference on Endosomal-Lysosomal Network Dysfunction in Neurodegeneration

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

And that’s a wrap! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for UK DNA Replication 2026, from our speakers and session chairs to everyone who presented, asked questions and shared their research. Thank you all for making it such an engaging and enjoyable conference.

Photo of all attendees at UK DNA Replication 2026, standing at the front of a lecture theatre, with 3 big screens in the background showing the title slide for the conference.

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Last chance! Abstract submission deadline is TODAY! You can also save £50 on registration fees if you register before midnight #synbio 🧪 bit.ly/Synthetic_Biology_2026

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Welcome to the UK DNA Replication Meeting 2026! We’re delighted to be in Nottingham for three days of exciting science, discussion and networking focused on the mechanisms that faithfully replicate and maintain our genomes.

Attendees at UK DNA Replication Meeting 2026 watching a presentation in a lecture hall

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Biochemical Society @biochemsoc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Today marks the start of the 93rd Harden Conference: Endosomal-Lysosomal Network Dysfunction in Neurodegeneration! We look forward to an inspiring programme of cutting-edge science, thought-provoking discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.

Attendees listening to a speaker presenting at the 93rd Harden Conference.

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Early booking and abstract deadline for Synthetic Biology UK 2026 is TOMORROW! Sessions will cover protein and enzyme design, genome-scale rewriting, next-generation nucleic acid technologies and the engineering of genetic circuits and cellular control systems #synbio 🧪 bit.ly/Synthetic_Biology_2026

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Bedrooms are selling out at the Holiday Inn for Synthetic Biology UK on 2-3 November! More bedrooms available at the Hilton but they're likely to sell out too, so register now to guarantee a room. Abstract & early booking deadline Wednesday, 2 Sept 🧪 bit.ly/3UW1IYe

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Still time to register for 'From cAMP/cGMP Nanodomains to Novel Therapies: Drug Pipelines in Cyclic Nucleotide Signalling', 9–11 Sept 2026 in Brighton, UK. Join academic and industry leaders advancing cyclic nucleotide signalling and precision medicines 🧪 bit.ly/4bamTuY

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

If you're interested in our Synthetic Biology UK meeting, you may be interested in some related reading from our journals 🧪 bit.ly/3UW1IYe

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Do you know an outstanding person, team or organisation who deserves recognition for their work? Nominate them for one of the Biochemical Society Awards, recognising excellence and achievement in both specific and general fields of science 🧪 bit.ly/biochemical-...

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Lorraine Reese @lorraine-reese.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Don't forget to submit your abstract for Redox – The Good, The Bad and The Unexpected by 16 September! Hear from an international lineup of #redox experts, a publishing panel, enjoy networking opportunities and more. Browse the exciting programme so far 🧪 bit.ly/Redox-26

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